Local News – Page 15

September 1, 2026

Local Headlines

[ September 1, 2026 ] Heat Index over 100 this Week Local News
[ September 1, 2026 ] Trial held for Somerset man facing murder charges Local News
[ September 1, 2026 ] Kentucky State Police Bolster Water Rescue Capabilities with New, State-of-the-Art Patrol Boat Local News
[ September 1, 2026 ] Game wardens prepare for Labor Day after busy summer, deadly boat crash Local News
[ September 1, 2026 ] Fire Department Shares If your clothes Catch on Fire Local News

Severe Thunderstorm Risk this Weekend

July 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

A warm front will cross eastern Kentucky Saturday, bringing a risk of strong to severe thunderstorms this weekend. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall are the primary concerns. See our latest weather briefing for further details: […]

Somerset Police Search for Missing 15-year-old

July 31, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Somerset Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Agustin “Bieber” Salvador, a 15-year-old male reported missing. He was last seen on July 29th 2026, around 8:30 pm in the Royal Way area […]

Utility Commission Celebrated Mitchell Goodman on his Retirement

July 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

Happy Retirement Day, Mitchell!! You will be missed by all of us!!] ( posted on the Monticello Utility Commission Facebook Page) […]

Monthly Rook Tournament Happening this Afternoon

July 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

The next Rook Tournament is scheduled for 7/31/26 at the Aspire Community Center.

Ag Showcase this Weekends Downtown Market

July 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

IT’S MARKET WEEK We look forward to seeing you in downtown Monticello this Saturday for our August Monticello Market – Ag Showcase! Vendor registration: https://forms.gle/8bbJJp8UWdGARN6A6

Back to School Bash is Tomorrow

July 31, 2026 Eric Criswell

Event: Back to School Bash Date: August 1st Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Monticello‑Wayne Memorial Park Activities: Inflatables, dunking booth, games, free food and drinks, and school supplies Purpose: Celebrate the start of […]

Rinse and Return at the Extension Office on Tuesday

July 31, 2026 Eric Criswell

The Wayne County Extension Office’s annual Rinse and Return event will be Tuesday, August 4th, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Valley Farm Center in Monticello. Bring your gallon and 2.5-gallon triple-rinsed pesticide containers, […]

Get registered for the upcoming Advanced Gel Scrapbooking Class

July 31, 2026 Kisha Jones

Get registered for the upcoming Advanced Gel Scrapbooking Class at the Wayne County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences

Pulaski man arrested for trafficking in methamphetamine

July 30, 2026 Eric Criswell

Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones reports the arrest of a Pulaski man for trafficking in methamphetamine. Joshua Denney, 41, of Bronston, was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First Degree – 2 […]

Monticello’s Jordan Crabtree Named Treasurer of Kentucky ABC Administrators Association

July 30, 2026 Eric Criswell

Jordan Crabtree, the local Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Administrator and Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Monticello, has been appointed Treasurer of the statewide Kentucky ABC Administrators Association. The announcement marks a significant milestone […]

Fire Department Shares Always Keep your Hotel Keys Near your Bed

July 30, 2026 Kisha Jones

Keep your room key near your bed. ( Shared on the Monticello Fire Department Facebook Page)

New Boil Water Advisory Issued

July 30, 2026 Eric Criswell

Date: 7/29/26 Time: 4:00 pm A boil water advisory has been issued for all customers from the intersection of Brammer Hill Rd. & Godsey Rd to the end of Brammer Hill Rd., including all side […]